I love using homemade tortillas. They are quick and easy and inexpensive to make. Make up a batch fresh when needed or make ahead and store in the refrigerator. Make up a really big batch and freeze until needed.
They can be used for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, etc. Fried for chips. Or my favorite is a breakfast burrito on the weekend breakfast menu. Made with bacon or sausage and scrambled eggs, sprinkle with cheese and served with salsa. Yum!
One other way is to lay a layer of pepperoni on bottom, add in black olives is desired, cheese, and a little pizza sauce. Plus any other ingredients like ham if you wish. Then fold burrito style and fry in oil. Tastes just like the pizza rolls from the deli only better because you control how much sauce and ingredients are in them.
My favorite tortilla recipe:
Tortillas
1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp baking powder
¼ cup all vegetable shortening
Cut shortening in until large clumps are gone. Add in ½ cup hot water (not boiling) Knead for about 3 minutes. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Divide into balls for desired size tortillas. Roll out thin and cook med-high for 1 minute, flip and cook for 1 minute, flip back to 1st side and cook for 1 minute more. (Puffing up is normal.) If making to use right away store under a dampened towel. To reheat from the frig I place under a damp towel and microwave until warm and pliable.
Happy eating!
